Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

H-Trend (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use the H-Trend website, including participation in bidding, auctions, purchases, and related services.

By accessing or using H-Trend, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you create an account, place a bid, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Payment-related information (processed via secure third-party providers)
Account credentials (username and encrypted password)

b. Auction & Transaction Information

Bid history and timestamps
Winning bids and purchase history
Payment status and transaction records

c. Technical & Usage Information

Automatically collected information may include:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage user accounts
Facilitate bidding, auctions, and purchases
Process payments and fulfill orders
Communicate auction updates, bid notifications, and transaction confirmations
Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
Improve website performance, security, and user experience
Comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations

3. Auctions & Transparency

To maintain fairness and transparency:

Bid activity may be logged, timestamped, and monitored
Winning bids and transaction data are retained for record-keeping and dispute resolution
User identities are not publicly disclosed to other bidders

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

H-Trend uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable essential website functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyze site traffic and performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the site may not function properly.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only with:

Payment processors (to complete transactions securely)
Shipping and logistics partners (to deliver purchases)
Technology and hosting providers (to operate and maintain the website)
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration or disclosure

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You acknowledge and accept this risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal and transactional information only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Meet legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
Request deletion of your account (subject to legal and contractual obligations)

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

9. Third-Party Links

H-Trend may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children’s Privacy

H-Trend is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

H-Trend
c/o H-Authentica Inc.
📧 Email: admin@h-authentica.com
📍 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada